Omar Reports Police Would Not Take His Complaint

Personal statement

Omar reports that he wanted to file a complaint with the Dutch police but, according to him, was not taken seriously. He describes the police as unwilling to record his report properly and says he felt obstructed, ignored and unjustly treated.

His statement raises serious questions about the accessibility of the complaint process and about how the Dutch police deal with citizens who ask for protection and investigation.

The accusation

Omar accuses the Dutch police of not allowing him to file his complaint properly. According to his statement he was not helped but obstructed and not taken seriously.

He states that he turned to the police to make a report but was met with unwillingness, reluctance and a lack of serious attention. Instead of being heard as a citizen asking for protection and investigation, he felt treated as a nuisance — someone to be worked out of the process rather than helped.

A broader pattern

His account resembles other reports from citizens who say that police did not record their complaint or treated them as if they themselves were the problem. This dossier does not establish the prevalence or outcome of those other reports.

When a citizen who asks for help is obstructed rather than helped, it is not only that particular case that is lost. It undermines trust in the rule of law and in the accessibility of justice for those seeking protection.

Call for independent investigation

GayJustice.org calls for an independent investigation into what happened during Omar's contact with the police.

The questions include whether his report was handled under the applicable procedure, whether he was treated seriously and fairly, and whether the relevant recording, explanation and review duties were followed.

Independent investigation is needed to establish the facts, to ensure accountability and, where necessary, to provide legal redress.